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While its history is icing on the cake, the car itself is quite special and rare. Only 14 Cuda convertibles were built in 1970, and this is one of just nine that were fitted with a 3-speed Torqueflite automatic transmission.

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The car has been owned by a series of renowned Cuda collectors, and was restored in 2002. It’s set to cross the block at the Mecum Auctions Monterey event next week, where a pre-auction estimate of $2.5-$3.0 million puts it within striking distance of the $3.5 million muscle car record paid for a 1971 Cuda convertible last year.